Chapters

The purpose of establishing a Phi Sigma Tau chapter on a local campus is not to replace any existing philosophy club, though activities of campus clubs and discussion groups are often sponsored by chapters. The PST Constitution provides a great measure of autonomy to local chapters so that they may better respond to the intellectual needs of their own campus communities. On some campuses, Phi Sigma Tau provides the only and much welcome opportunity for student-led philosophical discussions with faculty serving as resource persons. On small campuses these meetings often stimulate philosophical interest among students not currently taking philosophy classes. On many campuses, Phi Sigma Tau chapters provide regular meetings where interested students and faculty may meet in small and informal discussion groups. On other campuses, chapters provide a locus of interest and attention for the philosophy program and a means of extending the classroom experience to a social level. Some chapters focus meetings on formal papers or panels, others more informally on coffee hours and other social events. Though divergent in their activities, their goals are the same — to make philosophy a living experience and to bring together students with a common interest and competence in philosophical studies.

The National Alumni Chapter, founded in 1971 as a means for Phi Sigma Tau members to retain affiliation following graduation, is open to all initiated members of the Society. Activities include the Alumni Bulletin, issued periodically, and a booklet, Careers in Philosophy, which appeared in 1985 and which has seen wide circulation inside and outside the Society.

Local Campus Groups

Having an international organization behind local activities and clubs provides the useful function of giving cohesion and direction to their activities, as well as the establishment of contacts and communications among students and departments at other institutions. The National Office of Phi Sigma Tau has as its goal the task of providing this cohesion and communication. Members of campus clubs or reading groups often constitute the population from which chapter officers and members are drawn.

Charter Application

Charter applications and additional information are available from the Executive Secretary. A charter petition may be submitted by five petitioners from an accredited institution, and must be accompanied by a charter fee (currently $100.00). Ratification is by vote of the Executive Council and active chapters. For further information, please contact:Dr. David E. Gibson

Chapter List - August 2016

A listing of email addresses for chapter advisors is available in the email version of the current newsletter.

ALABAMA

Alpha(2005) — Spring Hill College
Beta(1991) — Auburn University
Gamma(1994) — University of Alabama
Delta (2002) — Samford University
Epsilon(2013) — University of Alabama at Huntsville

ARKANSAS

Alpha(2002) — Lyon College
Beta(2003) — University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Gamma(2006) — University of Central Arkansas

CALIFORNIA

Alpha(2003) — University of the Pacific
Gamma(1963) — California State University at Chico
Zeta(1967) — Whittier College
Theta(1997) — University of San Diego
Iota(1974) — Westmont College
Kappa(1986) — Santa Clara University
Lambda(1987) — Loyola-Marymount University
Mu(1995) — University of California at Santa Barbara
Nu(1996) — Pepperdine University
Xi(2002) — California State University at Dominguez Hills
Omicron(2004) — California Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pi(2008) — Chapman University
Rho(2013) — San Diego State University
Sigma(2014) — California State University, Bakersfield
Tau(2014) — California State University, San Bernardino

IOWA

KANSAS

KENTUCKY

Alpha(1999) — Bellarmine University
Delta(1996) — University of Kentucky
Epsilon(2001) — University of Louisville
Zeta(2007) — Northern Kentucky University

LOUISIANA

Beta(2003) — Loyola University, New Orleans
Gamma(2003) — Xavier University of New Orleans

MAINE

Alpha(2001) — University of Southern Maine
Beta(2003) — University of Maine

MARYLAND

Alpha(1955) — Morgan State University
Gamma(1974) — McDaniel College
Delta(1979) — Washington College
Epsilon(1981) — Mt. St. Mary's College
Zeta(1983) — Salisbury University
Theta(2009) — College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Iota(1988) — Loyola University

MASSACHUSETTS

Alpha(1963) — Clark University
Beta(1965) — Suffolk University
Gamma(1979) — College of the Holy Cross
Delta(1982) — Boston College
Zeta(2002) — University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Eta(2003) — Bridgewater State College
Theta(2004) — Merrimack College
Iota(2004) — Assumption College
Kappa(2007) — University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth

MINNESOTA

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA

MISSISSIPPI

MISSOURI

Alpha(2007) — Lindenwood University
Beta(1968) — Rockhurst University
Delta(1980) — Westminster College
Epsilon(1986) — Evangel University
Iota(2006) — Conception Seminary College
Kappa(1999) — Washington University
Mu(2003) — University of Missouri-Columbia
Nu(2005) — University of Missouri-Kansas City
Xi(2105) — University of Missouis-St. LouisTau(1992) — Northwest Missouri State University

MONTANA

Alpha(1995) — Carroll College
Beta(2007) — Montana State University

NEBRASKA

Beta(1971) — Creighton University

NEVADA

Alpha(2002) — University of Nevada, Las Vegas

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Alpha(2007) — New England College

NEW JERSEY

Delta(1979) — Rider University
Epsilon(1980) — St. Peter's University
Zeta(2000) — Richard Stockton College
Eta(2003) — Seton Hall University
Theta(2006) — Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Iota(2012) — William Paterson University of New Jersey
Kappa(2012)
— The College of New Jersey
Lambda(2012) — Rowan University
Mu(2013) — Montclair State University

NORTH CAROLINA

Alpha(1965) — East Carolina University
Gamma(1994) — University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Delta(1997) — Wingate University
Epsilon(1998) — University of North Carolina at Asheville
Zeta(1998) — University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Eta(2002) — University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Theta(2007) — Elon University
Iota(2010) — High Point University

NORTH DAKOTA

Alpha(2005) — University of North Dakota

OHIO

Epsilon(1971) — University of Dayton
Zeta(1971) — Wittenberg University
Theta(1983) — College of Wooster
Iota(1993) — Ohio Northern University
Kappa(1995) — Ohio Wesleyan University
Lambda(1996) — University of Toledo
Mu(1999) — Ashland University
Nu(2001) — Youngstown State University
Omicron(2006) — University of Cincinnati
Pi(2008) — Case Western Reserve University
Rho(2008) — John Carroll University
Sigma(2013) — Baldwin Wallace University
Tau(2015) — Walsh University

OKLAHOMA

Alpha(2004) — Oklahoma State University
Beta(2005) — University of Tulsa

SOUTH DAKOTA

TENNESSEE

TEXAS

Alpha(1955) — Baylor University
Gamma(1980) — Sam Houston State University
Delta(1982) — Texas State University at San Marcos
Epsilon(1985) — University of St. Thomas
Zeta(1986) — Trinity University
Eta(1990) — Texas Tech University
Iota(1993) — Texas A&M University
Lambda(1997) — St. Mary's University
Mu(2001) — University of Texas at Arlington
Nu(2007) — University of Houston-Downtown
Xi(2010) — University of North Texas
Omicron(2013) — University of Dallas

UTAH

Alpha(1996) — Westminster College
Beta(2002) — Utah Valley State College
Gamma(2006) — Utah State University